AURORA CORTEZ
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Experience
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Secret Charm
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Designer
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Sep 2016 - Present
• Flat sketching and CADs • Managed cutting and sewing teams to ensure timely and accurate sample execution • Dictated color and print selections for line • Coordinated fabrics for new styles • Worked closely with pattern maker, technical designers and costing • Assembled and maintained line sheets for sales and buyer requests • Effectively completes additional duties as assigned
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South Coast Repertory
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stitcher
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Aug 2015 - Present
United States • Garment construction utilizing couture hand techniques and industrial machines • Assists Tailor in the creation of patterns for custom fit garments • Collaborates with supervisors, designers, drapers • Organized Costumes for accurate availability • Repaired existing or rented costumes for performer readiness • Sews on final details on costumes such as buttons and other embellishments
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Assistant Designer
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2015
Los Angeles County, California, United States • Oversee initial new concept to final product, including: color storyboards, print size standards, stone and jewel designs • Approved strike-offs for seasonal collections and resolved all prints issues daily • Ensure correct sample execution including appropriate recommendations for construction methods • Maintained production schedule of weekly meetings • Followed up with vendors to strike-offs and samples remained on schedule • Dye Fabrics and trim • Maintained and… Show more • Oversee initial new concept to final product, including: color storyboards, print size standards, stone and jewel designs • Approved strike-offs for seasonal collections and resolved all prints issues daily • Ensure correct sample execution including appropriate recommendations for construction methods • Maintained production schedule of weekly meetings • Followed up with vendors to strike-offs and samples remained on schedule • Dye Fabrics and trim • Maintained and updated print standard • Prepared tech packs to production standards • Maintained seasonal inventory for prints and samples Responsible for sourcing and purchasing sample fabric, production prints and notions Show less
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Education
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California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor's degree, Theatre/Theater -
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor's degree, Fashion/Apparel Design